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Barack Obama has reached out to gays

President-elect Obama challenged over HIV civil rights abuses

An LGBT civil rights group has urged the new President of the United States to tackle inequalities faced by people living with HIV and AIDS.

Crusaid has questioned government policy

HIV charity questions government spending on international AIDS relief

A charity that provides financial help to people in poverty living with HIV and AIDS in the UK has questioned why the government is proposing to spend £6 billion on international HIV projects.

Ben Bradshaw and Chris Bryant at the Commons today

Be aware of HIV say gay MPs

Two government ministers have appealed to the gay community to increase awareness of HIV. A new Terrence Higgins Trust campaign targeting undiagnosed HIV+ gay men was launched today, World AIDS Day.

Britney Spears was at G-A-Y on Saturday

G-A-Y promoter apologises over Britney disappointment

The promoter of club night G-A-Y has apologised to fans the non-appearance of Britney Spears on Saturday night.

Mr McFarlane is claiming religious discrimination

Christian claims religious discrimination over refusal to counsel gays

A group created "to stand up publicly against a tide of unChristian legal and political changes in the United Kingdom" is backing an employment tribunal case.

DFID has pledged £15m to South Africa to fight AIDS

Britain's £15m support for change in direction on AIDS in South Africa

The UK's International Development Minister travelled to Johannesburg last week to offer the new South African Health Minister, Barbara Hogan, direct support as she embarks upon a new drive to tackle the HIV epidemic.

Pride London is the UK’s largest Pride event

Pride London wins tourism award for cultural diversity

The UK's largest LGBT event has topped off a year of triumphs with an accolade from London's official tourist organisation.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2009 will be held in Moscow

Graham Norton confirms he will not be replacing Sir Terry as Eurovision host

Comedian and TV presenter Graham Norton has put an end to rumours that he will be replacing fellow Irishman Terry Wogan as the BBC's Eurovision host.

Gays in Haiti face discrimination

Gays in Haiti show their Pride during AIDS march

A small group of men openly declared their homosexuality during a protest in Haiti at the weekend.

Hillary Clinton is to be nominated as Secretary of State

Obama to name Clinton and Jones in new national security team

The President-elect of the United States is expected to nominate Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State later today when he names his national security team.

Michael Causer died in July

Hundreds attend memorial for murdered gay teenager

Liverpool's Anglican cathedral held a well-attended memorial service for a young gay man on Saturday.

World AIDS Day is 20 years old today

UK leads the global AIDS fight says Prime Minister

The Prime Minister has marked World AIDS Day with a statement of support for the fight against the disease worldwide.

Michael Cashman is an MEP for the West Midlands

MEPs call for worldwide action on AIDS

Leading members of the European Parliament are calling on leaders at all levels of society to support existing commitments to strengthen vulnerable communities.

Jimmy Lynch drowned in a Manchester canal

Manchester canal death no longer suspicious say police

The death of a man who drowned in a Manchester canal is no longer being treated as suspicious.

GPs have been given advice on LGBT patients

New guidelines advise Irish doctors how to treat gay and lesbian patients

The Irish College of General Practitioner's (ICGP) launched a comprehensive guide to lesbian, gay and bisexual issues for GPs this week.

















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